UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

11/04/2025

🌟 Registration is now open for the 2026 Be A Part of the Cure Walk — a celebration and tribute to all Arkansas cancer patients, survivors and their families. 💗

Join us Saturday, May 2, at War Memorial Stadium as we walk together to honor, remember and inspire hope across our state.

👟 Sign up today at beapartofthecure.com UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

11/04/2025

Please join us in welcoming Arkansas native Chad E. Cragle, M.D., Ph.D., to our surgical oncology team! We’re proud to have Dr. Cragle back at UAMS where his journey in medicine began.

Dr. Cragle specializes in the treatment of cancers of the liver, pancreas and biliary system. UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Arkansas native Chad E. Cragle, M.D., Ph.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a surgical oncologist specializing in the treatment of cancers of the liver, pancreatic and biliary system. A board-certified surgeon, Cragle also serves as assistant professor in the Di...

11/03/2025

On Saturday, November 8, UAMS will be offering lung cancer screenings from 8 a.m. to noon at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.

11/03/2025

Congratulations to Konstantinos Arnaoutakis, M.D.!

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Auxiliary has named UAMS physician-scientist Konstantinos Arnaoutakis, M.D., its 2025 Distinguished Honoree in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cancer care, research and education.

A board-certified hematologist oncologist, professor of Medicine and Fellowship Program Director in the UAMS Division of Hematology and Oncology, Dr. Arnaoutakis treats patients with some of the rarest forms of lung cancer while mentoring the next generation of oncologists. He is widely respected as a deeply compassionate leader dedicated to advancing cancer care and discovery.

As a member of the Cancer Institute’s Cancer Therapeutics Research program, Dr. Arnaoutakis leads multiple clinical trials exploring novel treatments for rare and aggressive lung cancers.

Throughout his career, he has exemplified excellence, serving as faculty for the Harvard Macy Institute and a facilitator for the Academy of Communication in Healthcare. He is a graduate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Education Scholars Program.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Arnaoutakis, the 30th recipient of this prestigious honor!

10/31/2025

A big thank you to the UAMS College of Pharmacy Kappa Epsilon chapter for delivering care bags with treats to our patients today! 🎃🍬

10/31/2025

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, our commitment to early detection, advanced treatment and lifesaving research continues every day of the year.

Thank you to everyone who helped us this October — from our dedicated teams and patients to our community leaders across the state. 💕

10/30/2025

💗 Thank you, Crain Automotive for hosting the UAMS MammoVan during — and to Crain Automotive Holdings and Chris Crain Enterprises for their generous $150,000 gift commitment to the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute in memory of Janett Crain.

Your support helps advance breast cancer screening and care for women across Arkansas.

10/30/2025

Sept. 26, 2025 | These programs were first broadcast the week of October 6, 2025.

10/30/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Rita Choate! 🎉

This month, we’re celebrating not only Rita's special day, but also 32 incredible years of service at UAMS!

Rita is the smile we see every morning at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute — always ready to help, encourage and keep things running smoothly. We truly don’t know what we would do without her.

Please join us in wishing Rita a very Happy Birthday and thanking her for her dedication and kindness over the years!

10/30/2025

“We’re trying to see the full picture and look at the true experiences of employment and physical activity for breast cancer survivors,” she said. “Oftentimes, we just look at behaviors and fail to understand the why and how behind the situation. This study will help to explain some of those developments.”

Jaimi “Mimi” Allen, Ph.D., is examining the link between physical activity and employment for Arkansas women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Allen, an assistant professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of E...